In magistrate court, a defendant can only plead not guilty. A magistrate judge then sets bond, hearing dates and a tentative trial date. A not guilty plea in front of a magistrate judge is required as a formality for anyone facing criminal charges stemming from an indictment or bill of information.

If convicted, the maximum sentence according to the Feds is five years in jail, a $250,000 fine and forfeiture of position.

A $100,000 unsecured bond was set for Galvan. Travel inside the U.S. only is allowed, and any travel outside Louisiana and Mississippi must be approved.

It is expected that this case will end in a plea deal before the trial date, sources tell the WDSU I-Team.

In the bill of information, Galvan is accused of misspending more than $193,000.

A bill of information is a sign that a plea deal has been reached between prosecutors and defense attorneys.

According to officials with St. Tammany Parish government, Galvan will resign from his position Oct. 18.

Two others were charged in the bill of information on Friday, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release. However, they weren't immediately named.

According to the release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Galvan conspired with another individual employed with the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office to service a contract with the Slidell City Jail while that other individual was supposed to be working for -- and was being paid by -- the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office.

The bill of information said that the Coroner’s Office employee was paid at least $50,000 in public funds to fulfill Galvan's personal contract.

Additionally, prosecutors said that Galvan conspired with an employee of his office to purchase a generator for Galvan, a GPS device, a life raft and life jackets for his boat, all with public funds.

The bill of information didn't end there. Prosecutors said Galvan also used the office credit card to make purchases of meals and other personal items.

The FBI and state legislative auditor have been investigating Galvan, who has been coroner since 2000. The investigations began after news reports about lavish spending and other questionable practices at the agency.